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  1. "Walk With a Doc" Educates Students, Community on Fall Prevention

    Hour-long walks with faculty experts, students are open and free to the public

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    Three students wanting with a professor discussing Public Health.
  2. Glendale Campus Hosts Pre-Pharmacy Tech Day for Metro Tech High School Students

    On January 24, 2025, the College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus welcomed 38 Metro Tech High School students to explore future career opportunities in the world of pharmacy.

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    High school students in Pharmacy Lab
  3. Brave Hearts Interdisciplinary Event Helps Families of Children with Disabilities

    On Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s Glendale Campus will be hosting a free health and wellness fair for children with disabilities.

    Brave Hearts Interdisciplinary Event
  4. Midwestern Students Mentor Local Undergraduates through Mentors in Medicine and Science Program

    Undergraduate college students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare now have a resource for navigating the path toward a graduate education in the health sciences, thanks to a free program established by ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ on both campuses

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    AZ MIMS mentors
  5. ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Dental Institute Hosts Day of Dental Services for Phoenix Valley Military Veterans

    In October, the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Dental Institute on the Glendale Campus hosted its annual Veterans Dental Day, providing free dental care and consultations to 103 Valley military veterans in need.

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • MWU Clinics
    Dental-Vet-Day-2024
  6. Stronger Together: EMPOWER Day Celebrates Alumni-Student Connections and Community Service

    In 2024, it was the Glendale Campus’ turn to host the annual EMPOWER event, during which the MWU’s Alumni Diversity Council connect with Glendale students for a day of mentoring and service to EMPOWER all.

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    • AZ - Glendale
    AZ Alumni Diversity Council Mentoring
  7. Five Students Earn Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Scholarships

    College of Dental Medicine-Illinois students selected for Foundation's Diversity Admissions Scholarships

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    • IL - Downers Grove
    College of Dental Medicine-Illinois Students Who Received Scholarship
  8. Glendale Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Summer Health Careers Institute for High School Students

    63 high school students traveled across the state to attend the 8-day Health Careers Institute program

    HCI 2024 Group Photo
  9. International Health Club Encourages Students to Explore Global Issues

    Students attending ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ have several opportunities to learn about and participate in global health initiatives and international medicine.

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Optometry students helping with global health initiatives taking a group photo
  10. Week Around the World Showcases Diversity at ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ

    Events display the various cultures at the University

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Collage of cultures
  11. Pendergast 8th Graders Get Hands-On Experience at Glendale Campus

    23 jr. high students get an in-depth experience of the Glendale campus

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    Pendergast Student Council group photo
  12. Faculty, Students Inducted in National First-Generation Honor Society

    First-generation faculty, staff, and students share their stories

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    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    First-generation IL students induction into honor society
  13. ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Hosts Black Men in White Coats Summit

    Youth are encouraged to pursue healthcare careers

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    Black men in white coats with Dr. Wooten
  14. Taste of Midwestern offers International Culinary Delights, Culture

    International cuisine delights the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ community

    News
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Students stand in line for cultural dishes.
  15. ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Names Victoria Franks as Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach

    ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ is happy to announce we have a new Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach.

    News
    • AZ - Glendale
    • IL - Downers Grove
    Headshot of Victoria Franks